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Pro-life activists aren’t deterred by assault near Planned Parenthood
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Pro-life activists aren’t deterred by assault near Planned Parenthood

Gerry JacksonJune 22, 20237 min read
While police continue to search for a man who assaulted two pro-life activists, the victims are back in front of a downtown Planned Parenthood almost daily carrying out their mission of praying for the unborn and handing out literature.
Priest-to-be Sampson Onwumere keeps Nigerian ties strong, builds new ones to Baltimore
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Priest-to-be Sampson Onwumere keeps Nigerian ties strong, builds new ones to Baltimore

Erik ZygmontJune 22, 20234 min read
Deacon Sampson Onwumere, who will be ordained a priest of the Baltimore Archdiocese June 24 at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Homeland, said he is most looking forward to the pastoral aspect of his vocation.
Father Lawrence Johnson said he received as much as he gave as administrator at Stella Maris
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Father Lawrence Johnson said he received as much as he gave as administrator at Stella Maris

Gerry JacksonJune 22, 20236 min read
Father Johnson, 70, said he has received as much as he has given from those he’s connected with in long-term or hospice care. In addition to Stella Maris, he serves those at Mercy Ridge Retirement Community and St. Elizabeth Hall assisted living.
Holy Cross Brother James Miller, Baltimore native, dies at 85
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Holy Cross Brother James Miller, Baltimore native, dies at 85

Catholic Review StaffJune 22, 20232 min read
A funeral Mass for Holy Cross Brother James H. Miller will be offered June 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel of Mary on the campus of Stonehill College in North Easton, Mass. Brother James died June 20 at Holy Cross House in Indiana. He was 85.
Deacon Mwai’s calling rooted in Benedictine foundation
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Deacon Mwai’s calling rooted in Benedictine foundation

Christopher GuntyJune 21, 20234 min read
Deacon Mwai left the monastery to come to the East Coast, where he saw the life of the church in Maryland and was attracted to it.
Most Precious Blood finds its niche by intimately serving unique needs of community
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Most Precious Blood finds its niche by intimately serving unique needs of community

Gerry JacksonJune 21, 20233 min read
Situated between one of the largest urban parks in the nation and a collection of high-density housing, Most Precious Blood is a parish that has found its niche in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including two to special ministry with Ongoing Priestly Formation
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Archbishop Lori announces appointments, including two to special ministry with Ongoing Priestly Formation

Catholic Review StaffJune 20, 20231 min read
Archbishop William E. Lori has announced appointments, including two to special ministry with Ongoing Priestly Formation
Deacon Mmuoh’s journey goes from ‘playing Mass’ to celebrating the Eucharist
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Deacon Mmuoh’s journey goes from ‘playing Mass’ to celebrating the Eucharist

Christopher GuntyJune 20, 20234 min read
Deacon Felix Mmuoh will be one of nine seminarians who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Sacred Heart of Jesus marks 150 years serving Baltimore immigrants
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Sacred Heart of Jesus marks 150 years serving Baltimore immigrants

Priscila González de DoranJune 20, 20234 min read
From its beginning 150 years ago, when it served as the home for recently arrived German newcomers to its status today as the largest parish for Spanish-speaking immigrants, Sacred Heart of Jesus/Sagrado Corazón de Jesús in Highlandtown has been a refuge for Catholic immigrants.
Monsignor Phillips, who helped form new Woodlawn parish, set for retirement
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Monsignor Phillips, who helped form new Woodlawn parish, set for retirement

Carole Norris GreeneJune 20, 20235 min read
Monsignor Thomas Lee Phillips has gone from being a student challenged when learning Latin, a high school teacher and associate pastor to a highly regarded pastor of two area churches for nearly 40 years.
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